Dr. Jung presenting the findings from the Google Glass Project at the WHTF Conference Seoul in Korea. The paper entitled: “Google Glass Creative Tourism Experience: A Case Study of Manchester Art Gallery” is based on the findings of the first Google Glass Art Gallery test which was conducted in April 2014.
Dr. Timothy Jung contributing to the story on MSN network’s Travel Section about the future of travel and what it will be like in 2020. Dr. Timothy Jung contributed on the section about what new perspectives will present themselves to travellers and what people are looking for. Specifically, the way technology opens new opportunities for travellers was the focus of his contribution.
Our partner and developer from 33Labs has just finished the next version of the MuseumZoom app to be tested at the Manchester Art Gallery during the 16th and 17th of June. The feedback from the first trial has been incorporated into the development of the second revision which now runs much smoother, has significantly more content and functunality than the first prototype and has been reworked to feel more intuitive.
Some of the changes that were made include:
Addition of eight other paintings
Addition of categories for further exploration grouped into three themes: 1) more painting from the same artist 2) more paintings on the same medium 3) more paintings of the same theme
Inclusion of a video explaining the content
Possibility to read aloud additional information in relation to the aspect of the painting the user wants
Possibility to share information discovered through the app to the social network of their choice
The addition of a location card to indicate where the paintings are within the gallery
The second trial is scheduled to take place at the Manchester Art Gallery from about 11am to 5pm on Monday and Tuesday the 16th and 17th of June. If you are interested in participating please contact us via c.leue@mmu.ac.uk or via Facebook.
The Independent and Manchester Evening News have run articles last week on the Art Gallery project carried out at the CARH in collaboration with the Manchester Art Gallery. Below a few pictures of meeting Emily Heward and the MEN photographer at the Art Gallery to record the Video, shoot some pictures and getting them to try out Google Glass and the Art Gallery trial application.
Follow the links for the original articles:
Manchester Evening News Article
Dr. Timothy Jung was invited to speak at the Manchester Metropolitan University Digital Innovation meeting to present the work carried out at Creative Augmented Realities Hub (CARH). The Digital Innovation meeting was a gathering of staff from accross all faculties to discuss the digital agenda for MMU and how the newly created Digital Innovation Centre will aid cross-collaboration between disciplines and faculties. The projects conducted at the Creative Augmented Realities Hub (CARH) was called a prime example of interdisciplinary collaboration and adoption of innovative technologies to further MMU’s position as an innovative University.
